Tag: Internet Access
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Starlink Import Ban in Uganda Amid Election Fears
Uganda Imposes Immediate Starlink Import Restrictions Uganda has announced an immediate restriction on the importation and customs clearance of Starlink satellite internet equipment and related communication devices. The move, reported in an internal memorandum circulated to government agencies, underscores growing concerns about how online access could shape political processes around elections. While the government has…
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Uganda’s Starlink Import Ban Raises Election Tech Fears and Internet Access Questions
Overview: A New hurdle for Uganda’s internet landscape Uganda has imposed an immediate restriction on the importation and customs clearance of Starlink satellite internet equipment and related communication devices. The decision, revealed in an internal government memorandum and reported by international outlets, comes amid heightened concerns about election-related internet access and information control. As voters…
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Uganda’s Starlink Import Ban Raises Election Internet Fears
Overview of the Restriction Uganda has ordered an immediate restriction on the importation and customs clearance of Starlink satellite internet equipment and related communication devices. The directive, circulated as an internal memorandum and reported by international outlets, signals a broader government worry about how satellite-linked internet could influence the political process. While the government has…